Job opening: Lead Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
Salary: $98 496 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Aug 14 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.
This position is located at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service; Deputy Commissioner Transformation & Modernization; Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Information and Security Services (ISS) / Chief Information Officer (OAC-CIO); Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) for Security Services; Information Assurance Division.
Duties
As a Lead Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), you will:
-Provide oversight of Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) reviews. Ensure that SA&A work and related activities are assigned and completed in accordance with Fiscal Service's SA&A procedures, FISMA and NIST guidance. Review work of other team members to confirm accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory policy compliance.
-Participate in the conduct of studies and plans relating to hardware, software, and telecommunications implementation and installation to ensure proper security controls are recommended and the development of security standards and procedures for Fiscal Service.
-Conduct reviews and evaluates operating programs, practices, procedures, use of equipment and telecommunications in accordance with established SA&A processes; Makes recommendations to enhance operations and system security.
-Articulate and communicate to the team the assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
-Lead the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Specialized Experience: For the GS-13: Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience in at least THREE of the following:
- Evaluating IT internal controls; AND
- Evaluating IT operating and security practices; AND
- Preparation and review of IT audit and compliance documents; AND
- Conducting and analyzing vulnerability assessments of computer networks and information systems.
AND
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
Attention to Detail, such as evaluating security testing results for accuracy and impact.
Customer Service, such as working with customers to ensure security requirements are addressed.
Oral Communications, such as furnishing technical assistance and advice to co-workers and customers.
Problem Solving, such as recommending solutions to IT security concerns during system design and/or testing.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.